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It’s a fast-evolving world defined by rapidly changing tastes and preferences. Paramount significance is attached to creating comfortable and aesthetically appealing living spaces and workspaces. In fact, contemporary spaces demand a marriage of style, convenience and affordability. Be it home interior design or office interiors, modern spaces need to be augmented with thoughtfully planned interior ambience. And that’s exactly why it is important to choose the right interior design firm to convert dreams into reality.

More than art and science

Interior design is not just about the art of creating aesthetic ambience but also a science that involves hundreds of complex decisions. Hence, it’s vital to have onboard, the right team which understands the nuances of cutting-edge interior design. It’s a seamless integration of art and science which converts your vision into stunning reality. The very first step in the process of selecting the right interior design firm is deep self-introspection to understand your inspiration, vision and desired output. You need to have a firm idea of what you need and what you are willing to park in terms of budget and time. This makes it easier to find the right fitment. 

Information on interior design companies

Referrals, websites, and magazines are some of the easier ways to gather data on interior design firms. Once you are armed with the knowledge of what you want in terms of design, colour, material etc., shortlisting the interior design firm becomes faster. Gathering information about the shortlisted firms can be done via the respective websites and social media handles; customer reviews and testimonials too help you gain a perspective. Thoroughly analysing the portfolios of the interior design companies is critical. It’s an activity best done along with all the key decisionmakers. After shortlisting 2-3 firms it’s important to meet them in person for a one-on-one interaction. Asking the design firms to come up with creative presentations could be the next logical step. Mapping tastes, budget and timelines enables you to choose your interior design firm. Having an open mind to entertain new ideas and thoughts from the design firms helps in shaping the desired output.

Shoot your questions to gather inputs

Some of the most significant pointers which will help you zero in on your interior design firm include the following.

• What are the niche services on offer? (It should ideally include consultation, space assessment, creative concepts, project & space management and procurement).
• Who will be working on your project? (Information and profile of the team assigned).
• How much client involvement does the firm welcome?
• how does the core team working on your project stay organised internally?
• How does the design team communicate with architects and engineers?
• What is the budget prioritization plan of the interior design firm?

The criticality of partnering with the right firm

Choosing the right interior design firm from a cluttered marketplace is a challenge. It is a decision as pertinent as choosing your builder or architect. Having the right team onboard ensures that your home/office exudes your vision and taste. Getting an interior design firm which works under the stipulated time and cost lines onboard may be easy. But the challenge is to find a firm that shares your vision and imparts the same with passion and unique expertise to craft world ambience around homes and offices. It could be bedroom interiors or living room ambience or holistic home interiors or workspace ambience, it’s all about creating spaces that are conducive to positive vibes. And that’s where professional interior design firms get to the table that unmistakable X factor!

Please note that this blog is part of a consumer education series launched by Mayu Interiors. It’s an initiative to keep the consumer well informed and aware of the interior design nuances. Mayu Interiors is a leading interior design enterprise rendering a 360-degree service suite to enhance the ambience of homes and offices. Visit www.mayuinteriors.com to know more about the company, its body of work, capabilities, team and more. Thank you!